The International Organisation for Migration, IOM, has reported that 95,768 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2017 through 29th June, with almost 85 percent arriving in Italy and the remainder divided between Greece, Cyprus and Spain. This compares with 230,230 arrivals across the region through 30th June 2016.
The UN Migration Agency Rome spokesperson Flavio Di Giacomo saidRead more
The UN International Organisation for Migration, IOM, reported that up to 44 migrants died of thirst in northern Niger, when their vehicle broke down during an attempt to reach Europe via Libya earlier this week.
Nigerien officials said babies and women were among the migrants found dead. Details about the tragic incident were provided by six survivors who walked toRead more